Study Schemes

FDSC  Equine Studies [D324]

Academic Year: 2025/2026Foundation Degree scheme - available from 2002/2003

Duration (studying Full-Time): 2 years

Award Eligibility:Standard Awards; Excellence Scholarship;

Part 1 Rules

Year 1  Core (120 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
RD10600

Horsemastership

RD11300

Breeding and Stud Management

RD11700

Equine Business

RD16600

Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology

RD17200

Skills for Equine Scientists in Equine Exercise Physiology

Semester 2
RD10640

Horsemastership

RD11320

Breeding and Stud Management

RD11720

Equine Business

RD16620

Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology

RD17220

Skills for Equine Scientists in Equine Exercise Physiology

Part 2 Rules

Final Year  Core (60 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
RD20100

Equine Grassland and Business Management

RD22420

Applied Nutrition of Horses

Semester 2
RD20120

Equine Grassland and Business Management

RD27720

Research Methods

Final Year  Options

Choose 60 credits

Semester 1
RD20200

Equine event management and Advanced horsemastership

RD27120

Veterinary Health

Semester 2
RD20220

Equine event management and Advanced horsemastership

RD20320

Equitation

RD27320

Equine Industry and Study Tour

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